New military records on Genes Reunited

Genes Reunited says: “The British Army Service Records are one of the latest collections of records added to the site and they include the Chelsea Pensioners’ British Army Service records from 1760-1913. These records are an important resource for family historians, as they provide rich information on the soldier’s name, place of birth, regiment and the dates of service within the British Army.

“Another fantastic set of records for family historians are the recently added Prison Hulk Registers from 1811-1843. These records detail the conditions on the prison ships and give an insight into the characters of the prisoners onboard. We’ve found a 14-year old boy, James Smith, who was described by officials as “An unfortunate depraved boy almost past reformation.” The records also detail the crimes committed and we’ve uncovered a 16-year old convicted to seven years on the prison ships for stealing cheese.

“New WWI and WWII Prisoner of War records have also been added to Genes Reunited. These records hold vital information; the Prisoner of War 1939 – 1945 records detail the prisoner’s name, rank, regiment, camp number, camp type and camp location.

“From today people interested in tracking down their ancestors can visit Genes Reunited and search the latest records listed below:

WWII Escapers and Evaders

Military Nurses 1856 – 1940

Army Reserve of England and Wales 1803

1st Foot Guards attestations 1775-1817

Regimental Indexes 1806

Manchester Roll of Honour 1914-1916

Manchester City Battalions 1914-1916

Royal Artillery Military Medals 1916-1991

Royal Artillery Honours & Awards 1939-1946

Harold Gillies Archive

Royal Red Cross Register

British Officers taken Prisoner of War between August 1914 and November 1918

Prisoners of War – Naval & Air Forces of Great Britain & Empire – 1939-1945

Prisoners of War – Armies and land Forces of the British Empire 1939-1945

Oldham Pals 1914-1916

Oldham Roll of Honour 1914-1916

Prison Hulk Registers 1811-1843

Ted Beard – RAF Nominal Roll 1918

British Army Service Records 1760-1915 [WO 96 and WO 97]

WO 119 – Kilmainham Pensions

WO 121 – CHEPS discharges

WO 122 – CHEPS discharges (foreign regiments)

WO 128 – Imperial Yeomanry

WO 131 – CHEPS deferred pensions 1838-1896

“The newly added military records can be viewed on a pay-per-view basis or Platinum members can choose to add on the record set to their package for a low cost. The military records have been added to the existing military additional features package.”